FZJ 80 oil leak diagnosis

[sonny]

Need oil leak diagnosis assistance for 1997 FZJ80. I have a moderate oil leak on the forward half of the driver's side of the engine. Oil is pooling on power steering pump. (Picture attached). I haven’t begun turning wrenches yet. Anyone had similar issue?

 

[CRZR45]

Distributor shaft O ring could do that leak

 

[Kernal]

Wash that area off then watch where it starts to reappear.

If it's not the distributor O-ring, oil pump cover gasket, or even the valve cover, consider this:

Thread 'Oil leak location'

Apr 2, 2022

Hello all
So I just replaced my distributor O-Ring -oil pump seal, front crank shaft seal, valve cover.

Is this oil ontop of my housing coming from my oil pump cover or somewhere up top?

Thanks

• calokie
• Replies: 28
• Forum: 80-Series Tech

 

[sonny]

Wash that area off then watch where it starts to reappear.

If it's not the distributor O-ring, oil pump cover gasket, or even the valve cover, consider this:

Thread 'Oil leak location'

Apr 2, 2022

Hello all
So I just replaced my distributor O-Ring -oil pump seal, front crank shaft seal, valve cover.

Is this oil ontop of my housing coming from my oil pump cover or somewhere up top?

Thanks

• calokie
• Replies: 28
• Forum: 80-Series Tech

Thanks for the link. I'll try these suggestions and let everyone know the result.